3 Reasons Why I Recommend The HoneyBook Scheduler

Automation, Business, Client Experience, Features, Honeybook, Productivity

Running a service-based business means juggling inquiries, session bookings, and contracts—all while trying to stay organized. (And let’s be real, that’s a lot.) The good news? The HoneyBook scheduler takes the chaos out of scheduling and turns it into a seamless, automated process. Instead of back-and-forth emails, double bookings, or manually inputting project dates, HoneyBook […]

How to Create a Booking Proposal That Converts Clients with Confidence

If you’ve ever stared at a blank screen wondering how to create a booking proposal that stands out, you’re not alone. A well-structured proposal is like your magical unicorn assistant when it comes to turning inquiries into booked clients, and trust me, it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. I’m here to walk you through exactly […]

Business, Client Experience, Honeybook

How to Switch From HoneyBook to Dubsado Without Losing Your Mind

If you’ve been paying attention, you might’ve noticed HoneyBook recently announced an upcoming increase in pricing coming early next year. An increase of $20 a month for its Essentials plan, $50/month for Premium, and the cost of the Starter plan is nearly doubling. You can see information on the upcoming price increase in my Honeybook […]

Dubsado, Honeybook

business educator teaching photographer gallery delivery

How to Fine-Tune Your Systems During Q4 (and Before the New Year)

Airtable, Automation, Business, Dubsado, Honeybook

Q4 is a huge time for most business owners—it’s when everything ramps up, from engagement season for wedding photographers to Black Friday sales for creative entrepreneurs, all the way through prepping for the new year. If your systems are a little messy or haven’t been given much love lately, now’s the time to fine-tune them […]

CRM Self-Audit

The 3 Photography Tools I Can’t Live Without in My Business

When I started my photography business, I didn’t realize how much time I’d spend doing things other than taking photos. From inquiries to contracts, editing, delivering galleries, selling albums, and everything in between—it’s a lot. Over the years, I’ve tried countless systems, apps, and tools to make my life easier, but there are three I […]

Client Experience, Dubsado, Honeybook, Photographers, Pictime

honeybook pictime integration

Honeybook + Pic-Time Integration – Photographers… here’s what you should know!

I want to finally talk about the Honeybook + Pictime integration for photographers! When one of my most recommended CRMs for photographers (HoneyBook) partners with my favorite online gallery software (Pic-Time), you know it’s going to be magic ✨ About a year ago, Pic-Time and HoneyBook announced their partnership, it reminded me of a Facebook […]

Automation, Honeybook, Pictime

The Scoop on the New Honeybook Automation Builder

Automation, Honeybook

Have you heard about the new Honeybook Automation Builder? I’ve only had it for 24 hours… but I am HOOKED! I wanted to share my quick thoughts as I prepare to create new templates for the Systems Shop and educational videos for my YouTube channel based on the new features coming in the new automations […]

Systems Expert Colie James on her computer

My Absolute Favorite Feature Inside HoneyBook: The Smart Files

When I first started started setting up Honeybook for my clients, it felt like Honeybook had a long way to go before it was highest on my recommended CRM list. As a client experience strategist, I’m always on the lookout for ways to make booking smoother, contracts easier, and payments more streamlined. If you’re anything […]

Client Experience, Honeybook

Make More Money as a Newborn Photographer (My Baby Plan!)

Want to make more money as a newborn photographer? Who doesn’t? And while there is a lot of “just raise your rates” advice out there for photographers, today, I want to share all about my baby plan (what’s made me more money as a newborn photographer). If you’re looking to increase your income, build stronger […]

Dubsado, Honeybook, Photographers

I'm a Disney-loving family photographer, and filmmaker turned Workflow and Automations Guru who helps creative service providers automate their sh*t, reclaim their time and get back to living!

With 10+ years in the creative space, Colie believes every creative deserves to build a business that is sustainable and profitable, and no one should quit their 9 to 5 only to work 24/7 [in their business].

The truth—automated systems can save us all from being overworked and overwhelmed.

I believe every creative deserves to turn their craft into a business that brings them joy and profit.

Hi, I'm Colie. 

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